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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.73, 1,391.58 and 542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.73, 1,391.58 and 542.71 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.73 : 1,391.58 = 542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.73/1,391.58 = 542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.73x = 1,391.58 × 542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.73x = 755,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,224.38/927.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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